Naturehike Mongar 3 Review: Crafted Flawlessly
The Naturehike Mongar 3 is crafted with a specialized focus on skiing and summer mountaineering, the design flawlessly suits an array of adventurous journeys you envision.
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Price: ₹21,028 List
Manufacturer: Naturehike
Our Verdict
The Naturehike Mongar 3 stands out among the limited selection of 4-season tents tailored for extended ski touring and mountaineering escapades in transitional seasons. Mongar 3 emphasizes adaptability and moisture control while ensuring a lightweight construction.
Its double-wall structure excels during mid-winter challenges, managing moderate snow loads and lower temperatures. Remarkably, it surpasses most single-wall alternatives in handling damp spring conditions. For an in-depth comparison with leading competitors, explore our review of the finest 4-season tents.
- Versatile
- Lightweight
- Double-wall design works far better in rain than single-wall models
- Handles condensation well
- Big vestibules
- Easy to pitch
- Offers a good but not excellent packed size
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Technical Specification
- Material: 210T Polyester
- Capacity: 2-person
- Poles: 7001 aluminum
- Waterproof: 3000mm
- Weight: 5.3lbs
- Size: 6.89L x 4.4W x 3.28H (Feet)
- Sleeping area: 30 square feet
- Special Feature: Windproof
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Naturehike Mongar 3 Review: Our Analysis and Test Results
Within the realm of 3-season shelters, the Naturehike Mongar 3 occupies a unique space that was previously lacking.
It maintains a lightweight and compact profile suitable for most summertime mountaineering exploits and ski mountaineering traverses.
Its double-wall design is adept at managing condensation and moisture, catering to damp weather conditions.
The Naturehike strikes an impressive equilibrium between weight, durability, and comfort, providing ample weather protection for mountainous excursions.
While it may not be tailored for expeditions to extreme locations like West Ladakh or Sarchu, its versatility extends to occasional 3-season backpacking journeys.
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Ease of Set-Up
The Naturehike Mongar 3 tent stands out for its hassle-free setup, boasting a swift pitching process, especially considering it’s a double-wall model.
Essentially expanding upon Naturehike’s immensely popular Mongar design—a tent celebrated as one of the most favored among backpackers—the Naturehike Mongar 3 enhances strength while streamlining to just two poles.
Its primary pole, spanning the tent’s length with Y-junctions at each end, is complemented by a third pole arching over the middle, fortifying the structure against snow loading.
These poles seamlessly slot into metal eyelets secured by plastic buckles at the tent’s base—a feature our review team found notably more convenient and efficient than pole sleeves, particularly in windy conditions.
Assembling the fly onto the body was a breeze, utilizing the same user-friendly buckle system as the poles.
Weather/Storm Resistance
The Naturehike Mongar 3 holds up decently against moderate winds and some snow accumulation. However, compared to several single-wall tents in our assessment, it falls a bit short in handling intense winds and heavy snow loads.
Nonetheless, it exhibits above-average capability in coping with damp and rainy conditions, courtesy of its double-wall design and lightweight interior fabric, excelling in managing moisture and condensation better than many counterparts we reviewed.
Consequently, it’s more inclined to keep occupants dry during exceptionally wet trips—an attribute appreciated by those seeking a tent for summertime mountaineering or multi-day ski touring.
While not the top pick for high-altitude expeditions like Sarchu, Chardham Camp, Tso Moriri, Spiti Valley, Chandratal Lake, or similar trips due to its limited strength, it remains a viable choice for alpine camping in areas like the Rishikesh, Mussoorie, Solang Valley, and the Jaisalmer, catering well to lower elevations.
It could suffice as a base camp tent in locales such as Sangla Valley, but it’s worth noting that other tents may offer superior performance in such environments.
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Weight and Packed Size
Weighing just under 5.3 lbs when packed, the Naturehike Mongar 3 stands out as one of the lighter options we’ve put to the test.
It strikes an impressive equilibrium between versatility and weight, tipping the scales at nearly half the weight of numerous double-wall models.
While it’s feasible to purchase a lighter tent, finding one as inviting and comfortable to spend time in, as we experienced with the Access, might prove to be quite a challenge.
Livability
The Naturehike Mongar 3 is a top choice for those who value space and comfort without compromising on weight.
It stands out as one of the more inviting shelters considering its weight, emphasizing the sheer comfort experienced within its confines.
Livability, which speaks to the pleasure of spending time inside, takes on multiple dimensions here.
Firstly, the Naturehike Mongar 3 surprises with its generous interior space, feeling notably more expansive than its specified 30 square feet of internal floor area.
Its roominess surpasses that of numerous ultralight two-pole single-wall models, further enhanced by the presence of two sizable vestibules that offer added convenience during stormy conditions.
While ventilation might not be its standout feature, with just two small mesh panels on the tent body, the lightweight fabric and double-wall design effectively manage condensation, contributing to its overall appeal.
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Durability
Unlike many “sturdier” 3-season models, the Naturehike Mongar 3’s fly isn’t intended for prolonged exposure to the alpine sun over extended periods.
Such exposure can accelerate wear and tear, impacting the tent’s longevity compared to models specifically treated to endure such conditions.
Both its floor and fly fabrics boast a lower denier (in simpler terms, they’re thinner), a deliberate choice that reduces the tent’s weight but may compromise its durability.
However, this trade-off shouldn’t pose a significant issue for the intended trips this tent is designed for, making the compromise well worthwhile for the considerable decrease in weight and packed size.
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Versatility
The Naturehike Mongar 3 demonstrates remarkable versatility spanning three-season and moderate three-season endeavors.
Its performance shines particularly in traditional 3-season backpacking scenarios, owing to its lightweight build, compact packed size, and commendable handling of condensation.
Ideally suited for summertime mountaineering, multi-day ski touring, or snow camping below the tree line, it excels in these settings.
However, it falls short of meeting the demands of classic expedition use in severe and extreme environments.
Value
In terms of pricing, the Naturehike Mongar 3 stands out as a great choice. While it might not boast the same fortitude in harsh weather compared to other double-wall designs, it compensates by being notably smaller and more compact in most situations.
Its price aligns closely with or slightly undercuts many single-wall models, albeit sacrificing some storm resilience and packability advantages.
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In Closing
The Naturehike Mongar 3 carves a niche as a rather unique all-season shelter catering to various user preferences. While it may not claim the title for ultimate robustness, it certainly meets the needs of most typical trips.
It truly shines on extended ski mountaineering expeditions, leveraging its lightweight nature and compact size. It manages adverse weather conditions capably and offers livability that makes spending time indoors manageable.
While you could invest in a lighter tent, it might compromise on versatility and comfort. Similarly, sturdier alternatives wouldn’t match the weight or packed dimensions of this one.
